Period power: study reveals how menstrual cycle impacts muscle recovery
NCT ID NCT07322874
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at whether the phase of a woman's menstrual cycle affects how her muscles recover after intense exercise. Fifteen healthy women did downhill running tests during both the follicular and luteal phases. Researchers measured muscle soreness, strength, and blood markers to see if recovery differed between the two phases.
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Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly
Trikala, Thessaly, 42100, Greece
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